Madrid Essential Experience

**Discover Madrid with City Sightseeing** \ If you’re about to explore Madrid for the first time, we have to say that we’re envious. It’s full of **brilliant things** to see and do. If it’s not your first time, we know you’ll still love it as much as we do. And with our Madrid Essential Experience, you’ll have 48 hours to explore Spain’s exciting capital! \ **Panoramic Bus Tour** \ With our **two carefully planned routes**, we’ll make sure you can see all that you want to see. The **Red Route** will take you around the city’s historic centre. You’ll get unobstructed views of all of Madrid’s top sights from our top deck, and you’ll hear fascinating audio commentary as you travel, so you’ll be a Madrid expert in no time! \ You’ll be able to see the city’s **Golden Triangle of Art**, which is home to some of the world’s most impressive art galleries. You can also get amazing views of beautiful **Retiro Park**, once a royal park, but today it belongs to the whole city. Also, from our top deck you get to admire the magnificent **Gran Vía**, where the Madrileños go to shop till they drop. \ Our **Green Route** takes you out of the city centre as far as Real Madrid’s legendary stadium, the **Santiago Bernabeu**. It’s definitely somewhere to head if you’re any kind of football fan. \ The route also takes in some of Madrid’s most famous plazas, including **Plaza Neptuno** and **Plaza de Cibeles**. You’ll also drive right by some of the city’s best museums, such as the **Science Museum** and the **Archaeological Museum**. It’s a fantastic way to get the lay of the land in this sprawling city so that you can decide where you would like to explore further on foot. \ **Bohemian and Literary Madrid Walking Tour** \ Also included in this great-value ticket is an **expert-guided walking tour** around some of Madrid’s most interesting barrios. Your friendly guide will take you to the frenetic Puerta del Sol, **Madrid’s most famous plaza** and the beating heart of the city. You’ll also discover Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s impressive central square, and the **Lope de Vega House-Museum**, where Madrid’s most famous playwright and poet once lived. \ **Free tapas and drinks** \ Now, there is one thing that any Madrieño will tell you you have to make time for when you’re in the city: eating! Head to the **Mercado de la Cebada**, one of Madrid’s most authentic food markets, and show your City Sightseeing ticket to get a **delicious tapa and a refreshing drink**. It’s a brilliant place to hang out with the locals and practise a bit of español! You also get a free tapa of the most Spanish of foods, jamón, and another drink! Book today for an unforgettable Madrid experience!